Will Smith sued over allegations he retaliated against violinist who reported sexual harassment

A violinist accused Will Smith of retaliation after he said he was fired for reporting sexual harassment while on tour with the actor and rapper, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this week

A violinist accused Will Smith of retaliation after he said he was fired for reporting sexual harassment while on tour with the actor and rapper, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this week.

The suit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is linked to what the complaint describes as a “hotel intrusion” in Las Vegas last March that the suit says Brian King Joseph immediately reported to hotel security, police and the artist’s representatives.

Days later, according to the complaint, a representative for Smith accused Joseph of lying and fired him.

A management company associated with Smith, 57, is also named as a defendant in the suit. The complaint does not specify damages.

Smith's attorney, Allen B. Grodsky, said: “Mr. Joseph’s allegations concerning my client are false, baseless, and reckless. They are categorically denied, and we will use all legal means available to address these claims and to ensure that the truth is brought to light.”